night life can range from extremely intense on the pubs and bars around the harbor and inside the old city , to relaxed on small bars right on the beach.
there is always fresh fish to be found in the tavernas around the harbor and there are many other restaurants and tavernas outside the city in equally attractive surroundings.
shopping could also be interesting at rethimno. there are lots of small shops with attractive merchantise from souvenirs, cards, etc to the most rare kind of sponge.
cultural life apart from enjoying the beaches, excursions into the realm of nature, good food and a drink of raki, the town of rethymno also offers plenty of entertainment and revelry throughout the year. the most important event constitutes the renaissance festival, which is organised each summer since 1987, in order to revive both the cretan and the european renaissance. most of the events take place in the theatre ?erofili?, which is situated on the hill of the fortress. to walk on the path, which is paved with cobblestone, uphill to the ?fortezza? on a summer evening and to live the delightful moments of a theatre, dancing or music performance is a blissful experience.
rethymno renaissance festival video
in winter the town of rethymno lives in the rhythm of carnival. here, the grandest carnival on the island of crete is organised. apart from the great parade on shrove sunday, a large number of activities complete the framework of the carnival festivities. the locals devotedly and cheerfully prepare for this season with creativity, they sacrifice their spare time and become young again while rejoicing and celebrating parties almost on a daily basis. more than 4,000 people have worked feverishly for months in order to present their masks and carriages on the great carnival parade?the following day, on shrove monday people from the countryside play a leading part in the festivities. unique traditions are revived in the villages and everybody is invited to participate in games, street performances and satires as for example ?the kidnapping of the bride?, the ?cadi?, the 'smudging of people?. these performances in combination with good wine and the music of the lyre are a successful formula for a unique experience.
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